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Violet Gitman(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New YorkDelawareOklahomaPennsylvania
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression- Eating disorders & disordered eating- Life transitions- Loss, grief, and bereavement-

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Professional statement

Violet Gitman is a licensed mental health counselor in NY, PA, DE & OK. They work with adults ranging in age from 18 onward. Many of Violet Gitman's clients come in when they are facing life transitions, noticing the impact of their symptoms or are simply trying to grow and get to know themselves better. Violet Gitman is particularly passionate about serving adults across the lifespan and helping them to reach their fullest potential and greatest quality of life. She also has advanced training in the area of eating disorders, disordered eating, body image challenges, ADHD & grief and loss.

Violet Gitman is an eclectically trained therapist and pulls from several different modalities in order to best suit the needs of each client. Some of these approaches include psychodynamic, CBT, IFS, humanistic and DBT which combine a focus of behavioral focus as well as getting to the function of the behaviors that are causing distress. In session, Violet Gitman focuses on working collaboratively with her clients and helping them to get a better understanding of who they are and why they do the things they do through a lens of compassion and self-acceptance. This personalized approach offers clients a variety of tools and resources as therapy is not one size fits all.

Violet Gitman's style is warm, engaging and collaborative. She is dedicated to providing a relationship that is supportive, inviting and meaningful.

Violet Gitman received her MA in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College in New York City. She gained her clinical experience in various levels of care for clients struggling with eating disorders. Outside of private practice, she teaches in the Mental Health Counseling program at Baruch College.


Message to clients

I make it a priority to meet each individual where they are and explore how their unique journey has shaped and informed the person they are today as well as the person they are striving to become. I believe that each of us operates in many ways that we are not even aware of while also being unaware of the origins of those behaviors. Through our work together, we will uncover your patterns and how they came to be while working to reshape them in a way that serves your goals. I work from a strengths-based philosophy and try to focus our work and efforts on building upon strengths and accepting and honoring perceived shortcomings.

I also believe there is so much power in the being in relationship with someone else in a vulnerable and non-judgmental way which has many healing effects within itself. I am honored to be in relation with my clients in this way and to hold the space for them to be and express whatever they need to. The weight of life is often so much for any individual to carry- when we share our story and our struggles, we can also share that weight which I gladly do for my clients.

Thank you for considering working with me and I look forward to getting to know you better and also witnessing you getting to know yourself better.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years



Licensure

New York: 009762 - Pennsylvania: PC016226 - Delaware: PC-0011045 - Oklahoma: 7402

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (45min)

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